The trial of the Venezuelan opposition leader was a farce, says the head of Human Rights Watch's Americas division, and some Latin American governments are starting to speak up.

Reactions to the death of a prominent photojournalist reveal much about old versus new media in Mexico

But Operation "Car Wash" is already cleaning up national politics

On the eve of a July 20 ceasefire, surveys show the Colombian public warily eyeing the peace process.

A former Spanish prime minister was prevented this week from giving legal aid to hunger-striking opposition leaders Leopoldo López and Daniel Ceballos. 

With scandals engulfing his cabinet, what are the legal ramifications for President Otto Pérez Molina?

A spy scandal focuses attention on protecting privacy.